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Sunday July 26, 2026
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Drawing a Satin Dress
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Drawing a Satin Dress - This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive, forgiving qualities of charcoal through a drapery study of clothing. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and reflective nature of a satin textured dress. In addition to traditional reductive work, students will have the option of toned paper and white charcoal to explore a different approach to these classic methods. Instructor: Sagan Anderson (1 day) Drawing Evening Curtains - This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive qualities of rich sanguine pencil through a drapery study of curtains. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and proportions of a sheer curtain. Students will work with toned tan paper and red sanguine pencils to explore warmth and mood in composition. Instructor: Sagan Anderson (1 day)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Sea Turtle or Wave (AM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Sea Turtle or Wave (PM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Monday July 27, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Fairytopia Camp (Gr 1-4)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Tuesday July 28, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Fairytopia Camp (Gr 1-4)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nature Art - Nature Art
Nature Art - Let’s get inspired by the natural world around us! Students will take a morning walk on the adjacent linear trail to observe and connect with nature. Back in the classroom, they will create various projects such as windchimes, gnome houses, large scale botanical paintings and more. Bring a snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Wednesday July 29, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Fairytopia Camp (Gr 1-4)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nature Art - Nature Art
Nature Art - Let’s get inspired by the natural world around us! Students will take a morning walk on the adjacent linear trail to observe and connect with nature. Back in the classroom, they will create various projects such as windchimes, gnome houses, large scale botanical paintings and more. Bring a snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Artist Study for Kids
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Thursday July 30, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Fairytopia Camp (Gr 1-4)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nature Art - Nature Art
Nature Art - Let’s get inspired by the natural world around us! Students will take a morning walk on the adjacent linear trail to observe and connect with nature. Back in the classroom, they will create various projects such as windchimes, gnome houses, large scale botanical paintings and more. Bring a snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Friday July 31, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Fairytopia Camp (Gr 1-4)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Monday August 3, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Magical Kingdom Camp (Gr 1-3)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Tuesday August 4, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Magical Kingdom Camp (Gr 1-3)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Wednesday August 5, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Magical Kingdom Camp (Gr 1-3)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Artist Study for Kids
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Thursday August 6, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Magical Kingdom Camp (Gr 1-3)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Friday August 7, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Magical Kingdom Camp (Gr 1-3)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Much Fun Mini-Camp
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Monday August 10, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Wizarding World Camp (Gr 4-7)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Tuesday August 11, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Wizarding World Camp (Gr 4-7)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Wednesday August 12, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Wizarding World Camp (Gr 4-7)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Artist Study for Kids
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Gelli Plate Printing - Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop - Discover the playful and creative potential of Gelli plate printmaking in this introductory 2-day workshop. In the first class, participants will design and customize their own stencils from a variety of textured materials and learn inking and layering techniques to build rich, multi-colored images. The second class will cover using photo transfers and more layering techniques. Open to all experience levels. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Instructor: Kate Henderson (2 days)Gel Plate Printing Class - Discover the playful and creative potential of Gelli plate printmaking. This class will cover the essentials of caring for and printing with gel plates. Techniques including using and making stencils, photo transfers, layering colors, and how to combine gel prints for creating collages. We will also begin class by making our own gel prints, which students may take home at the end of the session. Open to all experience levels. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Thursday August 13, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Wizarding World Camp (Gr 4-7)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Friday August 14, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Wizarding World Camp (Gr 4-7)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Preschool Art - Preschool Art Fun
Preschool Art Fun - Young artists will explore creativity through stories, imagination, and play! Students will have opportunities to paint, draw, cut, glue, and experiment with different textures and tools - encouraging confidence, self-expression, and fine motor development. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Sunday August 16, 2026
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Drawing Evening Curtains
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Drawing a Satin Dress - This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive, forgiving qualities of charcoal through a drapery study of clothing. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and reflective nature of a satin textured dress. In addition to traditional reductive work, students will have the option of toned paper and white charcoal to explore a different approach to these classic methods. Instructor: Sagan Anderson (1 day) Drawing Evening Curtains - This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive qualities of rich sanguine pencil through a drapery study of curtains. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and proportions of a sheer curtain. Students will work with toned tan paper and red sanguine pencils to explore warmth and mood in composition. Instructor: Sagan Anderson (1 day)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Jellyfish or Watermelon (AM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Jellyfish or Watermelon (PM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Tuesday August 18, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Teen Drawing & Painting - Teen Drawing & Painting
Teen Drawing & Painting - This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will translate those skills to canvas with acrylic painting. All levels are welcome. Bring a lunch and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Photography (Kids) - Photography Without a Camera
Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on workshop that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight to create a one-of-a-kind photographic image. Raindate will be Thursday, August 9. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (1 day) Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on class that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight. Later, they will combine photographic images and watercolors or colored pencils. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Wednesday August 19, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Teen Drawing & Painting - Teen Drawing & Painting
Teen Drawing & Painting - This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will translate those skills to canvas with acrylic painting. All levels are welcome. Bring a lunch and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Trail Trekkers - Trail Trekkers: Wednesday 8/19/2026
"WALK JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT"Our Mission: To promote healthy lifestyles for all ages by providing a variety of interesting walking events in the Cheshire area with opportunities for education, socialization and exploration. Our Goal: To provide venues for all trekkers to connect and socialize at our walking events, while group leaders present interesting topics during walks. Walks are typically scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. In case of inclement weather, the Parks & Recreation Department will announce the cancellation no sooner than 24 hours in advance, but usually a few hours before the walk. In case of a cancellation due to inclement weather, whenever possible, the makeup will be held at the same time, day of the week and location the following week. Occasionally, makeups will not be possible. Preregister to attend each walk and receive updates on specific meeting location and any changes to the schedule via email. Participants should dress for the day's weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested. If you have binoculars, you may want to bring them too! "THE BEST TRAIL MIX OF ALL...CHESHIRE'S!!!"Upcoming Events: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.Location & Topic: Riverbound Farm featuring pollinatorsLeader: Eric EichornWednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Ives Farm (Meet at the North Pond Rd. Trailhead/Kiosk)Leader: Eric HysonSaturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.Location: Hickory Hill Orchard (351 S. Meriden Rd.)Leaders: Tim Fitzgerald & Ashley VacheronWednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Ball & Socket Arts & Farmington Canal Heritage TrailLeader: Lydia Blaisdell of Ball & Socket ArtsNotes: Park in the rear lot at Ball & Socket off of Willow Street and meet Lydia in the Workshop Gallery. Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Quinnipiac Trail in Kathan Woods, ProspectLeader: Scott EllisWednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.Location & Topic: Fresh Meadows featuring a health talkLeader: Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Photography (Kids) - Photography Without a Camera
Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on workshop that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight to create a one-of-a-kind photographic image. Raindate will be Thursday, August 9. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (1 day) Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on class that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight. Later, they will combine photographic images and watercolors or colored pencils. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Gelli Plate Printing - Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop - Discover the playful and creative potential of Gelli plate printmaking in this introductory 2-day workshop. In the first class, participants will design and customize their own stencils from a variety of textured materials and learn inking and layering techniques to build rich, multi-colored images. The second class will cover using photo transfers and more layering techniques. Open to all experience levels. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Instructor: Kate Henderson (2 days)Gel Plate Printing Class - Discover the playful and creative potential of Gelli plate printmaking. This class will cover the essentials of caring for and printing with gel plates. Techniques including using and making stencils, photo transfers, layering colors, and how to combine gel prints for creating collages. We will also begin class by making our own gel prints, which students may take home at the end of the session. Open to all experience levels. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Thursday August 20, 2026
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8:45 AM - 2:15 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities - Grades 8-12 - Artsplace Summer Camp Volunteer
As a Summer Camp volunteer, you will work with an instructor to keep the camp running smoothly by setting up and cleaning up daily activities and assisting children with their art projects. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:45 am-2:15 pm (we are flexible and will work around existing plans, but we will need your commitment for a full week once you are placed in a summer camp). Volunteer certificates will be provided for required volunteer/community service hours.If you are interested in volunteering at Artsplace this Summer, please register here! Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will get to know a bit about you and your creative strengths so we can determine your placement within our programs. Please feel free to call us at (203)272-2787 or email us at Artsplace@cheshirect.gov if you have any questions.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire)
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9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Teen Drawing & Painting - Teen Drawing & Painting
Teen Drawing & Painting - This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will translate those skills to canvas with acrylic painting. All levels are welcome. Bring a lunch and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Photography (Kids) - Photography Without a Camera
Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on workshop that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight to create a one-of-a-kind photographic image. Raindate will be Thursday, August 9. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (1 day) Photography without a Camera - Join this hands-on class that combines 19th century photographic process with 21st century tech. Students will coat papers with light sensitive chemistry and expose to sunlight. Later, they will combine photographic images and watercolors or colored pencils. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (3 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Monday August 24, 2026
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Creature Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Paint Along: Outer Space
Paint Along: Lilacs - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished 11"x14" painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)Painting Fun - Students will have fun with watercolor surprises using salt and a hair dryer to manipulate water and color. They will learn to mix colors, transfer images and complete an acrylic painting on canvas. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)Pop Art Painting - Welcome to the world of Pop Art. Students will learn the history of pop art and works of famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. In the pop art style, students will explore painting techniques using tempera paint to create bright, colorful themed masterpieces. Instructor: Jocelyn Pannell (4 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Painting (Teens) - Paint Along: Outer Space
Paint Along: Outer Space - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete two finished 8"x 8" paintings in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Tuesday August 25, 2026
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Art Camps - Creature Camp (Gr 3-6)
Mini Seaside Camp (Grades 3-6) A small CRAFTING advisory will be in effect for an entire week of building a mini seaside town! Students will create areas of ocean, beach and park, and will populate them with characters (surfers, mermaids, pirates, lifeguards, sunbathers) and create a myriad of props using clay, wood, fabric, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Megan Jeffery Nature Camp (Grades 2-5)Let’s get outside and be inspired by the beauty of nature that surrounds us! Students will enjoy a walk on the linear trail to look, listen, collect and sketch in our art journals. Back in the studio, we will explore printmaking bees and butterflies, draw animals, make moss gardens, create giant 3-D flowers, design wind chimes and more, based on our Nature theme of the day! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Kristy Endriss Puppet Making Camp (Grades 3-6)Experience a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure where kids create all kinds of puppets--spoon puppets, bag puppets, sock puppets, simple rod puppets, puppet theaters, and even big puppets! Campers will dream up and craft their own characters and learn how to bring them to life using voices, movement, and lots of creativity. Through building and performance, children will learn to act with and through their puppets to tell silly, exciting, and surprising stories, collaborating with new friends to put on playful puppet shows together. Instructor: Megan JefferyStorybook Camp (Grades 1-2) Each day we’ll read a Caldecott Honor or Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. Some of the books that will be read to inspire the kids in their creative art making will be: HOT DOG by Doug Salati, Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey, Fireworks by Matthew Burgess, and more. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Fairytopia Camp (Grades 1-4)Immerse yourself in a world of fairies! Visit a fairy world and make fairies out of wire, beads, and flowers. Create a fairy garden, a headdress and jewelry; decorate fairy cakes; and explore the entire world of magical fairies wearing your own set of wings. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle.Magical Kingdom Camp (Grades 1-3) Experience the Magic! Bring characters from your favorite movies to life. You will build your own castle, design your own crown and learn how to draw famous characters and more! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Jocelyn PannellWizarding World Camp (Grades 5-7)Your magic wand awaits your hand to bring it to life with a week of magical art experiences where imagination in your most important tool! Through stories and with drawings, paint, and clay, each participant will heighten their wizardly skills. Using herbology, incredible plants will be sculpted from clay; transfigurations will occur through collaborative drawing exercises; potion making will be a breeze; care for a magical creature you create from fabric, yarns and wool. Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahillCreature Camp (Grades 3-6) Students will bring their very own fantasy beings to life! Beginning with a simple drawing and ending with a wearable costume or puppet, campers will experiment with unusual materials, build models, play creative games, and explore what lurks in the depths of their imaginations! Bring a lunch, snack and water bottle. Instructor: Robin McCahill
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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